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keel holes boblin at 9:24am 11.20.14 Big Boats 1/1251 Hello,we are new owners of a Catalina 34 and looking forward to tapping the info shared here and som
chafe protection - which is better? Justin_NSA at 8:11am 11.20.14 Ask All Sailors 10/3064 While my mast is down I plan to replace my spreader tip boots. They aren't that old but they are dri
Any Info On MarinAire A/C Units? robertsapp at 7:21am 11.20.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1810 I'm curious whether anyone has any info on or experience with marine air conditioning systems sold u
Rubberizit to fix holding tank???? KenCamp at 6:39am 11.20.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/4150 Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had used a product called "Rubberizit" to seal a holding tank.
A mistake no one should repeat... (8) Sumner at 8:52pm 11.19.14 Ask All Sailors 16/3305 When we bought the Endeavour we made one fatal mistake that no one should duplicate. The prior owne
West Sound, Orcas Island Terry Cox at 8:10pm 11.19.14 Pacific North West Cruisers 0/1633 John Lund, a boating buddy and I, were heading west through Pole Pass towards Stuart Island when a b
Shroud Spreader M25 Wakulla212 at 7:06pm 11.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1539 Next question. At the end of each shroud spreader is a black plastic insert that has a light duty
Interesting Boats For Impound Auction (3) Rick D at 6:41pm 11.19.14 Ask All Sailors 4/2157 The Long Beach, CA marina is having an auction of impounded boats this weekend. (For locals with int
Where can I buy stanchions for my O'day 25 Rudy21 at 6:41pm 11.19.14 Day Sailers 5/3219 I just bought a 1982 O'Day 25 and it does not have a pulpit or stanchions. Where can I buy used sta
Sail Slide Dimension captcoho at 5:37pm 11.19.14 Catalina 30 0/751 I'm talking with different sail-lofts for a new mainsail. One sail-maker wants to place the sail sli
Picture of Rudder sensor for auto pilot mytime at 5:21pm 11.19.14 Catalina 30 3/1112 I am getting ready to install a Raymarine wheelpilot on my 1994 Catalina 30. Does anyone have a pict
Yanmar parts on ebay Jalepeno at 5:12pm 11.19.14 Engines and Propulsion 3/1385 Does anyone have any experience with an ebay company called "dbelectrical"?
Some potentially exciting news... (1) rgranger at 2:59pm 11.19.14 Ask All Sailors 19/2142 Hey All: Since it is cold out and can't work on the boat... I thought I'd engage in winter musings
Holiday Lighting drpaoletta at 2:37pm 11.19.14 Catalina 30 4/3208 It's that time of year - any advice on inexpensive Christmas/Holiday lights for a Catalina-30 type s
The 800 Pound Gorilla ..... Maine Sail at 1:11pm 11.19.14 Musings With Maine Sail 22/7862 The 800 Pound Gorilla of our industry (basically Marinco) just gained another few hundred pounds. :d
Cleaner Wax... which brand? Brian D at 1:01pm 11.19.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1446 So before I ask, which it appears I already did :) Yes I know that the proper way is to use compound
Black grim around the gas compartment on a Catalina 25 Knot A Clew at 12:32pm 11.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/981 The gas tank compartment in the cockpit of my Catalina 25 has a blackish type of grime around the co
Gel battery Question cb32863 at 9:00am 11.19.14 Musings With Maine Sail 6/1679 A boat I am interested in has a gel battery. The issue being, everything has been sitting for about
Full Enclosure jwieneck at 8:11am 11.19.14 Big Boats 12/3345 I have a 2005 41 DS. Right now we have a dodger, binimi, and side panels for each side back to wher
Jib bag slowdog at 8:01am 11.19.14 Parts Search 1/1219 Looking for a jib bag or pattern

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DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:55am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Gene Neill at 8:52am 08.02.23 Well, that makes four cases of this happening in C22's that I am personally aware of, including my o
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:49am 08.02.23 What is it about the wrapped rope that doesn't work? I always used a newish 3/8" nylon line so th
Applying Cetol question dmax at 8:39am 08.02.23 I do as Peggy says, using cheap "chip" brushes from Home Depot, throw away when done. Looks great. F
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 DougL at 8:37am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Anchored87 at 8:24am 08.02.23 I owned two Ensigns over time and really enjoyed them. The first one was my introduction to sailing
Info needed on LARGE Boats / Research Vessel (100ft+) Joe at 8:22am 08.02.23 I've been researching this for a bit and thought that this forum would be a good place to ask for
Vang Tang - Pearson 26 Joe at 8:06am 08.02.23 Padeye would work if you use a good quality welded piece. There can be significant stress since it'
Your experience with propane outboards? SkookumZac at 7:36am 08.02.23 I like my Tohatsu Sail Pro 5hp Propane. We originally used it with the 2-lb Coleman Gemini Power Pa
VHF Handheld Rich Stidger at 7:27am 08.02.23 I have a Standard Horizon handheld and it has the original battery for over 10 years. Still works f
VHF Handheld Don S/V ILLusion at 7:26am 08.02.23
New owner! dizo514 at 7:05am 08.02.23 Mamaroneck Yacht Club by any chance? Close! Mooring in Mamaroneck harbor. Should be in the water
Applying Cetol question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 08.02.23 I used Cetol on my boats. If you want Cetol to look like varnish, sand, prep and apply the same a
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure pcharn01 at 6:53am 08.02.23
New owner! jviss at 6:19am 08.02.23
VHF Handheld JBP-PA at 6:00am 08.02.23 If you know an electronics gearhead, you could get them to replace the batteries in your beloved Uni
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)? Rick486 at 5:57am 08.02.23 Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, one of which is the Pearson Ensign.
VHF Handheld dlochner at 5:57am 08.02.23 Take a look at the Standard Horizon HX210. SH has a good reputation for quality. The radio will floa
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Project_Mayhem at 5:43am 08.02.23 post a photo of your setup. :plus:
New owner! dizo514 at 5:34am 08.02.23

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